Aluratek Inc., based in Tustin, California, focuses on bringing to market simple yet elegant connectivity solutions that enhance a customer's electronics, communications and computing experiences. The company claims that each of their products is designed to meet the needs of the consumer. Aluratek Inc. states that their overall goal is to embody "Simple Elegance" in every product they engineer, manufacture and sell. The company has a wide-ranging product-base that includes cutting-edge technologies for eBook readers, video camcorders, multimedia players, internet radios, splitters, switchers and converters. The VGA to HDMI converter Aluratek AVH100F is one of the organizations premiere HDMI converter appliances.
The Aluratek AVH100F VGA to HDMI converter comes equipped with the capability to transform analog computer VGA signal outputs to a digital HDMI input signal. The VGA converter can support displays up to 1080p. Customers can view continuous displays across multiple computer monitors, flat panel HD televisions and other digital devices. The converter comes with built-in support for analog stereo. The VGA converter outputs the audio signal over an HDMI cable.
The VGA to HDMI converter is surprisingly easy to use. The VGA converter's plug-and-play functionality makes setup a quick and efficient task. The user needs only to connect the VGA cable from their computer to the VGA port on the converter. Once done, the user then connects the 3.5mm audio cable from the computer to the audio port on the HDMI converter appliance. With the connection of the HDMI cable to the computer's DVI connector, all that remains is to connect the VGA converter to the HDTV or other digital display device.
In order for the converter to work properly, both the computer and the HD television must support a resolution of 1080p. For users who have a desktop computer connected to an HD television, the VGA to HDMI converter automatically shows the computer's display on the television. However, laptop users must enable the VGA port via the graphic card's user interface in order for the HDTV to display the computer accurately.
The VGA converter's overall performance was ok. However, customer's general satisfaction with the device is lower than expected. The majority of users of the VGA converter report that the device adequately converts VGA to HDMI with little difficulty. However, in some instances, users report that the HDMI converter has significant audio problems that include interruptions in the audio stream, screeching noises and more.
Although the digital converter is compatible with laptops, users of higher-end desktop computers may experience the best VGA converter results. These types of computers have a more robust lineout audio jack that may be better equipped to handle the audio conversion process.
The VGA to HDMI converter comes equipped with the ability to detect the brand and model of both televisions and monitors. However, some users of the VGA converter report that the device's accuracy is unreliable. The HDMI converter sometimes misidentifies both televisions and monitors. In addition, some users of the HDMI converter report that the device only worked with a display resolution of 640 by 480p.
The converter comes bundled with a 1080p adapter, a VGA to VGA cable and a 3.5mm audio cable. Additionally, the HDMI adapter has a dedicated power adapter.
The Aluratek AVH100F comes with a limited 1-year warranty. The manufacturer will repair or replace all defective products at no additional cost.
The manufacturer hosts a vast support area on the HDMI converter's website. Customers can submit email support tickets. Online they will find product self-help information, an extensive knowledge base, a FAQs area, downloadable user manuals and updated device drivers. If a user needs more advanced technical assistance, the manufacturer also lists their street address and telephone number, as well as contact email addresses for sales, general info and product support.
Aluratek AVH100F VGA to HDMI converter is an effective VGA converter device. The manufacturer hosts a vast array of self-help information on the product's website. Some users report problems with the VGA converter's output audio signal and display detection capabilities. In order for the HDMI converter to function properly, both the computer and television must support a display resolution of 1080p.
